2026 WOOD KILN FIRING WORKSHOP with Kyle Brumsted

Wood Kiln Firing Workshop with Kyle Brumsted August 31st - September 7th, 2026 Join us for a week-long workshop in the Adirondacks to gain hands-on experience learning about the exciting process of wood firing. Craigardan’s interdisciplinary, community-focused programming combines the creative process and experiential learning with a stunning wilderness setting, incredible food from our farm, and exceptional creative support. This workshop is intended for ceramic artists of all levels who are interested in learning more about atmospheric firing. Participants will spend the week at the beautiful Craigardan campus, glazing, loading and firing our wood/salt kiln as a group, with instruction and feedback from instructors at each step along the way. While the kiln cools, there will be time for group outings to hike and swim, and demonstrations in the ceramic studio. Everyone will be required to bring 2-3 cubic feet of high fire bisqueware, but no prior wood firing knowledge is necessary. This experience will include: • A luxury camping stay in the heart of the Adirondack’s high peaks • Fresh, seasonal, organic food from our farm and partner farms • Instruction and hands-on experience in every part of the glazing, loading and firing process • Opportunities for excursions to local hiking and swimming destinations The Details Craigardan is built around creativity in community. The week will be spent connecting and learning with fellow makers, as we work together to have an exciting and successful firing. PROGRAM + CURRICULUM. This workshop will focus on learning the foundational techniques and theories of atmospheric firing through a full firing cycle of the Craigardan wood and salt kiln. After an in-depth explanation of how the atmosphere affects different surfaces, participants will prepare their own work to fire with provided slips, glazes and, wadding. Next, a full day will be spent loading the kiln; understanding the best practices for an even firing and successful surfaces. The third day is the firing itself — everyone will be taking shifts to stoke the kiln and bring it up to temperature before the excitement of salting. While the kiln cools, there will be demonstrations in the studio and excursions into nature. After we unload the kiln together and assess the results as a group, there will be opportunity for individual feedback from Kyle. FOOD. In-residence and on-site camping participants will receive a group farm share and fully stocked pantry that will provide enough food for the entire week. For all participants, including those staying off campus, there will be a welcome dinner provided on the night of arrival, and wood-fired pizzas the evening of the firing. In-residence participants are responsible for coordinating with each other for all other meal creation. Day-participants staying locally (off-campus) will need to bring their lunch each day. Accommodations. In-residence participants sleep in their own tiny Artist Cabins, de...